Saudi Arabia SSIC Group 108: Manufacture of prepared animal fodder

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Group | Official Code: 108

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 108 designates Manufacture of prepared animal fodder (صُنع الأعلاف الحيوانية المحضّرة) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`108`
Official Title (EN)	Manufacture of prepared animal fodder
Official Title (AR)	صُنع الأعلاف الحيوانية المحضّرة
Classification Level	Group
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`10` — Manufacture of food products
Supervisory Authority	Ministry of Commerce / Standard Sectoral Regulator
Licensing Entity	Balady / Sector Ministry
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Sub-Classes in Group 108 (1)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`1080`	Manufacture of prepared animal fodder	صُنع الأعلاف الحيوانية المحضّرة	View Code 1080 →

Official 6-Digit Activity Codes in Group 108 (11 Codes)

Below are official economic activity codes registered under Group 108 for Commercial Registration (CR) and municipal licensing in Saudi Arabia:

6-Digit SSIC Code	Official Activity Title (EN)	Official Activity Title (AR)	Details
`108011`	Manufacture of concentrated fodder for animal	صناعة الأعلاف المركزة للحيوانات	View Activity 108011 →
`108012`	Manufacture of cattle fodder	صناعة أعلاف الماشية	View Activity 108012 →
`108013`	Manufacture of secondary plant products as animal feed	صناعة المنتجات النباتية الثانوية كغذاء للحيوان	View Activity 108013 →
`108014`	Preparation, milling and pressing of animal feed	إعداد وطحن وكبس أعلاف الحيوانات	View Activity 108014 →
`108015`	Production of salt lick stones for animal food	إنتاج أحجار الملح الخاصة بأغذية الحيوانات	View Activity 108015 →
`108016`	Manufacture of non-medicinal feed additives	صُنع الإضافات العلفية غير الدوائية	View Activity 108016 →
`108021`	Manufacture of poultry fodder	صناعة أعلاف الدواجن	View Activity 108021 →
`108022`	Manufacture of bird fodder	صناعة أعلاف الطيور	View Activity 108022 →
`108023`	Manufacture of products of poultry slaughterhouses as animal feed	صناعة المنتجات الثانوية لمسالخ الدواجن كغذاء للحيوان	View Activity 108023 →
`108030`	Manufacture of pet feeds	صناعة أعلاف الحيوانات الأليفة	View Activity 108030 →
`108040`	Manufacture of milk substitutes for breastfeeding young animals	صناعة بدائل الحليب لرضاعة صغار الحيوانات	View Activity 108040 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Factor	Verification Status	Regulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry	✅ Verified	Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk	✅ Aligned	Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active	✅ Eligible	Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path	✅ Permitted	100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy	✅ Complete	Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 108 cover?

SSIC 108 covers Manufacture of prepared animal fodder (صُنع الأعلاف الحيوانية المحضّرة) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 108?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and respective sectoral regulators.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 108?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 108 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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